What a shitty week.

Paradox · Temporal Mechanic Joined: 19 Mar 2002 Posts: 5117

I had to have my cat put to sleep. My best (and really only) friend is moving to another state. And last night my wife asked for a divorce. Who knows? Maybe the house will catch fire tomorrow.

I hate to sound like a whiny bitch, but honestly GR, you guys are the only other people I can see as friends.

Being an adult sucks. Fuck.
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danielrbischoff · Joined: 13 Nov 2009 Posts: 7363

Aw, man that's terrible news. I'm sorry to hear about the cat, wife, and friend. All at once? Was there any warning about the wife? Please don't set the house on fire yourself. If it happens, it happens though.

The way I would react (or at least the way I'd like to think I'd react) is to see (some) of these issues as liberating, rather than depressing. Maybe you could move to the other state with your friend? Shit Paradox, just a fucking shitty situation. We're here to listen.
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Mod-Chip · Senior Idler Joined: 26 Dec 2001 Posts: 7328

That's horrible.

The amount of stress you must be going through at this moment must make it seem like everything around you is crumbling like a house of cards. I feel for you man.

Though it may not be of much advice, does the place where you work offer any counseling services? It seems that you have an insurmountable weight on your shoulders right now and it definitely helps to talk to another person about it.

If not, then I suggest you get in touch with your closest friend, and perhaps even a relative who you can trust to share your misfortune with. Stay strong buddy.

In the meantime, I recommend taking things very slowly. In terms of the divorce, do you have property that you might risk losing? It's always, always important to have a decent attorney when dealing with divorces.

Furthermore, if you feel like you're losing control, a good place to commit to is the gym. Not only will this prove to be a huge benefit to your general health, but it also allows you to feel good about yourself. Also, without exception, I've been able to get new friends at every new gym that I've worked out in.

Also, down the line you may think of this as an opportunity...did you have anything in your life that you've wanted to do because you were tied down? Now's your chance.

Hang in there buddy.

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Gunner37 · Mr. Manga Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Posts: 997

Well that sucks dude just remember we will always have your back man if you need anything.
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Icepick · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject:

I can make the fire happen... with you and only you conveniently out of the house in a public area with lts of witnesses to your alibi....

If it makes you feel any better, not that I imagine it would, a week after my dog was put down my fiance fucked off with another man, so I know the feel bro, it's not an enjoyable one, either way you're always welcome on my couch
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De-Ting · Formerly Known as Prince Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 7262

I guess what we're all trying to say is, "boy, you've got a friend in me."

And we know that feel bro.
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Longo_2_guns · Ruler of the Queen's Navy Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 14039

While I haven't exactly gone through all of that same sort of stuff, I know how at the very least it makes it so much better to let this kind of stuff off your chest. So if you ever need anyone to just vent it all out to, I'm never not here, and my PM box and email is always there.

I know it's not much, but remember that things will get better. Take care of yourself.
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Optimus-Crime · bananable Joined: 03 Mar 2012 Posts: 788

Paradox, let's go see Die Hard in IMAX and do the town together. My treat. Plus I have some comic book cards I want to show you.

WickedLiquid · In Limbo Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 5321

Then when you're done with Chris, we'll go hit up a Strip Club, lap dances on me. As in, I will have lap dances on my lap.
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C_nate · Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 424

Like the old saying, "When it rains, it pours."

Shitty stuff seems to happen in bunches for whatever reason. As hard as it seems at times you just find a way to keep going. Me and the wife have nearly split up a couple of times as well and it's just a hellish thing especially with kids involved. There is no easy way through it or to deal with. Life really sucks for a while and as time goes on, after a while it doesn't hurt as bad as it used to. Only advice I could give would be to just take things a day at a time till you get through it.

Sourdeez · Does it use DX11?!? Joined: 12 Feb 2012 Posts: 1094

Things will get better one day bro. I know that may not be what you want to hear right now but its the truth.

If you ever need friends to talk to we are always here.

Hop into GRchat sometime. We are always friendly
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UghRochester · Fattest Jedi Around Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 5541

Shit man sorry to read. My grandma passed away Friday. Yesterday, I was given the honor of being one of the pallbearers . I wasn't really that torn up over it, wasn't really close to her. What made me choke up was seeing my mother and my gentle giant grandpap cry. Kept thinking of the first 7 minutes of Disney's Up. Then, when I came back to work, my head manager just slammed bunch of complaints on me over simple shit. Damn straight a horrible week.
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Bretimus_v2 · The Japazillian Dynasty Joined: 30 Jan 2009 Posts: 8279

Really sorry to hear about the week you're having, Paradox. I truly hope that if things don't improve, that at least you can find some silver lining in all of it. If you need anything, you know where we are.
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cyberjim2000 · Forum Bum Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 1462

That's what we're here for, man. Vent all you want. Sometimes life decides to take a dump on you and most of the time you can't do jack about it. Maybe it's time to take a vacation?

Affen · Freedom Runner Joined: 19 Sep 2008 Posts: 1840

In these situations I try to look on things in the grand universe scale. Somebody has it worse and life goes on no matter what. Big changes ahead in your life.

Stay strong

Daddio · I Drank What?! Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 583

Sorry to hear about your cat and your friend moving.

I'm about 2 months away from getting my divorce finalized (10 months in), it's been a rough road but I did make it out the other side. She wanted the divorce but didn't want to do anything about it, so I eventually became the trigger man on it all. Which created a lot of personal conflict within myself.

It's opened my eyes in many aspects of life and although it will still be tough for a while financially, life is so much better when you are able to detach from the ones who really don't do nothing but suck the life out of you.

Stay strong dude. If you ever want to talk about things, or get some advice I'm a PM away. Or we can talk about it in the threads, I have no problem with disclosure.
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LinksOcarina · The Anti-Fanboy Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 11113

I'm sorry to hear about all that dude, especially for your cat. No one ever wants to put an animal friend down.

Stay strong, though, so your house doesn't catch on fire.
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